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Hi guys! Do you know about bitcoin copy-past virus? ??? ??? ??? If you do not know about please visit this tow topics bellow.
1. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2278720.0
2. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1841658.0
I am also affected by this virus some days ago. I collect some tricks to protect from this virus. I have successfully remove this virus from my desktop computer using free version of microsoft essential internet security .
Go to microsoft official web and download the internet security https://support.microsoft.com/bn-bd/help/14210/security-essentials-download
Scan your computer fully. Then remove all detected virus.
Be safe from bitcoin copy past virus!
If you have more easy way you can share in this thread!
Thank you!

You only need a trusted antivirus with an internet security like Kaspersky for you to not be infected by the copy paste virus. If I were you, I wouldn't recommend Microsoft Security Essentials because it is still prone to other virus that steals cryptocurrencies. I also see no need to discuss this further because we already have the easiest way to be safe from that type of virus. Either way, thanks for this informative post.

I don't know, but microsoft support is kind of useless. Never helped me in any way other than with that registry script. ;D

Good antivirus is just enough, and I'd suggest malwarebytes, and care what websites and programs you visit and download.

It's good to know earlier about this virus and to check my computer if it's already infected. I'm using Eset Nod32 antivirus and it's fine. Thanks for the info and awareness. I hope we are all safe from this type of virus.

There are many people who have been a victim of this copy paste virus. When you copy a certain bitcoin address and place it on the sending are the virus will replace the address with the hackers bitcoin address. Though there are many anti-virus such as bit defender but the best way to overcome this is to always double check the btc address .

The best way to avoid a copy/paste virus is not to download "risky" executables on the same machine you use to create transactions/store wallets. Also: keep away from risky websites. I mean, if you're browsing the web visiting illegal download sites, download pirated programs, download software from people you don't trust,... you shouldn't be supprised if your pc became infected sooner or later...

I prefer to run linux, don't use the root user unless absolutely necessary, only download binaries from my trusted repos, run clamav on all packages i download (even from trusted sources), make sure my firewall is properly configured and make sure i update my packages regularly.

So far, i haven't had a single virus on my machine (ever).

Regarding Kapersky, the US government doesn't seem to like them (https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-to-ban-use-of-kaspersky-software-in-federal-agencies-amid-concerns-of-russian-espionage/2017/09/13/36b717d0-989e-11e7-82e4-f1076f6d6152_story.html?noredirect=on). I'm not saying they're bad or that the allegations against them are true, but it's a factor you may want to consider before using their antivirus.

Either way, the best way to deal with these viruses is to not deal with them at all. If you're running Windows, it's very easy (and free!) to dual boot Linux, which you could use exclusively for crypto activities. Most popular wallets support it, so you won't run into any compatibility issues, and you're far less likely to encounter any malicious viruses in the wild.

This should be enough in most cases, but IMO people should be very paranoid about their bitcoins, because even one misstep is enough to lose your money, and many users hold at least a few coins, so losing $15-20k to some malware is very painful. So, in order to reduce this risk as much as possible, people should only sign Bitcoin transactions in completely isolated environment - either with hardware wallets or with their own cold storage machine.

I tried with avast and Kaspersky free version but failed to remove that. I also used malwarebyte but did not work.

I seen that virus from that topics, if you copy the address of bitcoin and paste it you will get another address in your paste, I think you can check it twice before you send it, and I suggest you try Linux os or MacOS because as I know that virus is popular in windows user and they don't know about Linux, so right now the Linux is secure than windows

Every computer or laptop depend on brands also has different anti virus software that are working best for them since they also contract on some computer brand works better on a certain software against virus and malicious software.

Of course free version of Kaspersky and Avast is not good. Try Kaspersky's paid version, I am quite satisfied with their internet security feature. In avast's case though, I think their paid version is also bad and their service is not worth its price.
I just use Kaspersky as an example since I think their paid version of internet security is good(which I am using in my laptop). In my desktop PC(which I always use when doing crypto related things when I am at home), I use ESET Nod32 Antivirus.

Be careful with online services
You should beware of any services that offer the storage of your online funds. Many exchangers and online purses in the past have suffered from security holes and such services are still insufficiently insured and safe to keep funds there, like in a bank. Naturally, you can use other types of bitcoin-purses. Or, you should choose these services very carefully. In addition, two-factor authorization is recommended.

I just heard about it and I have not read the news about it is it really you about the virus? so far I use anti-virus so I have never experienced it and if experienced by me will anyone can help how to solve it.

i knew nothing about protecting your computer from bitcoin copy past virus! But , i learnt about now.

Thank you for the poster, Thank you sir very informative, after i read this post i started to look for Operating system that is secure and away from viruses and compatible with bitcoin. I want to add up also that Linux is free and The most popular Linux distributions are:

Ubuntu Linux

Linux Mint

Arch Linux

Deepin

Fedora

Debian

openSUSE

you can read more from here https://www.linux.com/what-is-linux

Thanks for this informative article. It's good to know in advance about this virus and to check my computer if it has been infected.

Honestly Im not aware at first what is a copy paste virus.Thanks to this post I learned something new.Well for me just be careful everytime you copy an address as what all people here say and double check it before sending.Then its also good to be careful in opening different websites or downloading an app coz it might be the main reason to get a virus.And lastly I will check all the anti virus app that is suggested here so that in case bad things happened I know what to do.

How do I know the computer is exposed to a virus? whether from some ico ads detected the existence of the virus? I really do not know the bitcoin virus in my computer.

just verify the source of each file you are downloading and for sure you will never get any virus

Hey, how about you explain this instead giving the link to the forum ?  ;)
Virus nowadays are scary, there are some virus that replacing cryptocurrency address if you want to send some coins.
just very careful and try not to installing everything easily.

There are several ways that you can use in order for you to protect your computer from viruses. You can install some application which blocks the virus from entering your computer. Best way to do is to apply anti virus in your computer. Well you must not access unknown sites so that you will be sure that you are safe.

There are lots of ways to prevent your computer from viruses. We can't allow those thingswho to enter our computer system so be sure that you are safe. Actually you can install antivirus application which blocks the way for viruses. Or the best thing that you can do is not to access sites that you don't know well.

I didn't know these kind of copy/paste virus... Thanks a lot for informing us on how to avoid these kind of scams.
We're never safe  :(

All we need to do is to minimize using untrusted webpage, because those webpage can carry virus that can enter your computer. Moreover you need to do defence with this attackers, so you must seek for a trusted anti virus,nbe sure that the anti virus is well-functioned. There are easy ways in protecting your bitcoin, and always keep safe.

Thank you for sharing that is really important, many of us are just too lazy to spend time or making your computer more secure place and then if we would get hacked we will be just complaining about that.

I knew nothing about this virus, but I suggest to take a good antivirus like Kaspersky -that will not guarantee you also bcz  as I know the supports of Microsoft are unusefel, and  I don't like them alot  :-\ . You can also use the Malwarebytes software, but not the free version:)
The only way that 100% secure is to be careful with online services.

Best way to protect our computers from hacker's bitcoin copy paste virus we need to use a best internet security anti virus Like Kaspersky, Quick Heal also Microsoft bit defender is good ,bitcoin copy paste virus is when we send bitcoin from one Address to another then this virus replace new address best option we need to check twice our bitcoin address where we want to send our bitcoins.

There are a few different ways that you can use with the end goal for you to shield your PC from infections. You can introduce some application which obstructs the infection from entering your PC. Most ideal approach to do is to apply hostile to infection in your PC. Well you should not get to obscure locales with the goal that you will make certain that you are safe

There lot of people victim of that case because they lack of information and knowledge about protection to their computer, they click even though they don't know what is that, they open a link and site always remember think before you click because not all in computer are legit and true, to protect you computer from bitcoin copy past virus you should search information and understand and you can learn in your own way.

In the near future, the best way to prevent such attacks from happening is by using the AVAST antivirus, it is extremely helpful as it has helped my friends and I from such attacks. The internet is full of viruses that can invade your personal data so we need to be mindful of the kind of websites we visit and the files we download.

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Honestly I m not aware at first what is a copy paste virus.Thanks to this post I learned something new.Well for me just be careful everytime you copy an address as what all people here say and double check it before sending.Then its also good to be careful in opening different websites or downloading an app coz it might be the main reason to get a virus

yes that is true, we have to be careful wen copying address from any site to avoid that such virus attacking your devices.

I can't say it anymore, because just now I know something like that.
Maybe I'm more old-fashioned, because it stores everything about my cryptocurrency in Notepad.

And I think it is the safest thing to store my archive about cryptocurrency .